Beyond the Fine Print: Creating Explainer Videos for Your Brand

The 90‑second formula for turning complex industry jargon into compelling customer stories

SBN Media Team

7/25/20252 min read

Why Most Service Guarantee Videos Fall Flat

You know the scenario: a business rolls out a multi‑tiered service warranty, only to watch customers click away when they glimpse the legal jargon. Varying timeframes and fine‑print details become barriers instead of trust builders. The fix? Story‑first video that turns specs into an experience.

The Pizza Promise Method

At SBN Media, we call it the “Pizza Promise.” Remember how “30 minutes or it’s free” made you preorder pizza without a second thought? We use exactly that familiar anchor to frame your own guarantee.

  • How to use it: Open with “Just like your favorite pizza’s on‑time promise…”

  • Bridge: “…our appliance repair arrives within your guaranteed window—or it’s on us.”

Instant clarity, zero yawns.

The 90‑Second Story Arc

  1. Problem (0–15s): Show real frustration—a TV cuts out, a homeowner checks the clock.

  2. Agitation (15–30s): Quick cuts, close‑ups, rising tension as time ticks away.

  3. Solution (30–90s): Bold graphics unveil your service guarantee—“15 DAYS,” “10 DAYS,” mapped to your coverage area.

This tight structure keeps viewers invested—and informed—without dragging on.

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Our Hybrid Production Blueprint

  • Live‑Action Warmth: Real families in real homes. Genuine reactions when help arrives.

  • Animation Friendliness: A personable technician avatar guides the viewer through details.

  • Motion‑Graphic Clarity: Clear callouts and animated service‑area maps ensure nothing is missed.

Pair that with brisk editing, an authoritative voiceover, and sound design that punctuates every key moment—and you’ve got a video that sticks.

When to Use This Strategy

This approach shines when you need to:

  • Explain layered guarantees across product lines

  • Rebuild trust after service gaps

  • Stand out in crowded markets (appliance repair, electronics warranties, HVAC, home improvement)

Why SBN Media ?

We’ve helped brands like OneAssist transform fine print into audience‑friendly narratives. Our proven blend of storytelling strategy and hybrid production delivers videos that inform, engage, and convert—all in just 90 seconds.

Let’s Make Your Guarantee Unforgettable

Stop letting fine print cost you customers. Book a free video strategy call with the SBN Media team, and we’ll show you how to turn your service promise into a story people love.